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U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2016 graduates celebrate during their commencement ceremony in New London, Conn., May 18, 2016. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall

Coast Guard Commencement

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2016 graduates celebrate during their commencement ceremony in New London, Conn., May 18, 2016. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall

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